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A FEAST WITHOUT THE FUSS
Atlanta-Area Restaurants Cater to Spring and Summer Celebrations
ATLANTA (May 12, 2016) – Atlanta’s
finest hotspots are springing into action with everything you need to host a
seasonal get-together. Whether you’re celebrating a graduation or wedding, or
getting the family together for a reunion this summer, the following
restaurants have catering packages and private dining rooms that hit the
spot.
Catering
Bellina Alimentari at Ponce
City Market caters parties that Italian dreams are made of, from an antipasti
bar and panini platter to primi, secondi and dolci courses. Orders must be
placed 48 hours in advance; allow a week for parties of 30 or more. Private
event space is also available at Bellina and includes family-style meals,
cocktail events and guided tastings of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and wine.
For more information and reservations, email events@bellina-alimentari.com. 404-330-9933; bellina-alimentari.com.
HOBNOB in Midtown
provides small bites like soft pretzels and warm dip to wings and more
substantial meals to share. Your place or theirs, HOBNOB will make your party a
success with a full catering menu.
404-968-2288; hobnobatlanta.com.
By preparing
only the freshest seafood flown in daily and hand-carving all of its meats, Ray’s in the City brings an exceptional dining experience to your home, office or
other venue for meetings, luncheons, dinners and any special event. Ray’s in
the City has a large selection of menu packages as well as a la carte choices
that can be tailored to your needs. 240
Peachtree St.; 404-524-9224; raysrestaurants.com.
Smokebelly BBQ, Atlanta’s
leading purveyor of chef-crafted barbecue, serves up three tiers of
mouthwatering options: “The Baron of BBQ” ($14 per person) with pulled pork and
two sides of your choosing; “The Duke of Smoke” ($17 per person) with choice of
two meats and three sides; and “The King of ‘Cue” ($19 per person) with choice
of three meats and three sides. All three come with house barbecue sauce and
sandwich buns. 128 East Andrews Drive;
404-848-9100; smokebellybbq.com.
Sublime Doughnuts can sweeten
up any occasion with custom letter-shaped doughnut treats to spell out special
messages. Select flavors only. Orders require 24 hours’ advance notice. 535
10th St. and 2566 Briarcliff Road; 404-897-1801; sublimedoughnuts.com.
For those who can't get enough of
Kevin Gillespie's barbecue, Terminus City provides a Southern-style feast of
smoked wonderment. With whole-hog barbecue, country-fried steak and homemade
sides like fried okra, Brunswick stew and creamed corn, these meals will make
your hosting skills a family favorite for years to come. Visit the Facebook
page for more information, and place
orders by emailing terminuscity@gunshowatl.com
or calling 404-380-1886.
Check out Tin Lizzy's
Cantina for a spicier Flex-Mex fiesta with a variety of taco fixings, grilled chicken, seasoned pork, cantina salads and
margarita mix (sorry, tequila not included). Deliveries require a $100 minimum
order; delivery fee applies outside 10-mile radius. Prices exclude taxes and
gratuity, and 24-hour notice is appreciated. For more information, email catering@tinlizzyscantina.com. 404-668-8757; tinlizzyscantina.com.
Willy's
Mexicana Grill provides cheese dip, guacamole,
salsa, chips, burritos and crowd-pleasing catering options like build-your-own
taco, fajita or nacho bars. Ten-person minimum on catering orders. For a full
list of Tex-Mex flavors, view the menu at willys.com/catering-menu. Order online or call 404-422-7107; willys.com.
Private Dining
In Roswell, Aqua blue has
banquet facilities and menus ideal for large events of up to 300 guests. The
patio, with updated furniture and colorful landscaping, is also perfect for
large parties. Hosting a more intimate gathering? Try the Wine Room for seated
groups of 40 or standing receptions of up to 70. 1564 Holcomb Bridge Road;
770-643-8886; aquablueatl.com.
Aria in
Buckhead offers an exquisitely chic yet comfortable atmosphere and an avant-garde
menu of fine American cuisine made with high-quality seasonal ingredients.
Larger parties can buy out the restaurant for a private lunch or dinner in the
newly renovated space, which now features warm gray
walls, rich butter-hued drapes, glowing
backlit custom mirrors and gorgeous leather banquettes. 490
East Paces Ferry Road; 404-233-7673; aria-atl.com.
Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in
Virginia-Highland serves up an animated environment that makes it just the
right spot for a pleasant evening. An upstairs room can accommodate 30 guests
for a sit-down dinner or 50 guests for a cocktail reception. 794 North Highland
Ave.; 404-876-7249; atkinspark.com.
The intimate private room at Cotton Calf Kitchen in
historic downtown Braselton is perfect for mid-sized gatherings of up to 32
guests. The tastefully appointed space features four tables that comfortably
seat eight guests each, and an exterior door for convenient outdoor access. Contact
susan@cottoncalf.com for
details. 9924 Davis St.; 706-684-0410; cottoncalf.com.
While Gunshow
doesn’t feature a private dining area, Kevin Gillespie’s nationally acclaimed
restaurant does offer three tiers of group dining events. Groups of seven to 24
guests can enjoy a family-style service of eight items and two desserts
selected by executive chef Joey Ward. Groups of 25 to 70 guests may buy out
Gunshow for the evening for a fee based on food and beverage minimums. 924
Garrett St.; 404-380-1886; gunshowatl.com.
Located on the Westside under the
White Provisions building, Ormsby’s feels like one of the city’s best-kept
secrets. But it’s a leading destination for gatherings and celebrations of all
sizes and stripes, thanks to a variety of games (shuffleboard, darts, bocce
ball, board games and pool) perfect for socializing. With
a wide selection of craft beers and a menu of classic and creative gastropub
favorites, it’s a casual crowd-pleaser. 1170 Howell Mill Road; 404-968-2033; ormsbysatlanta.com.
Milton’s
Cuisine & Cocktails in historic Crabapple provides a
charming setting for your social gathering or corporate event. Milton’s can
accommodate parties of eight to 200 guests, and each event can be specially
tailored by request. Banquet
menus are priced at $35, $45 and
$55. Guests will really dig Milton’s Acre, the restaurant’s 1-acre garden
perfect for chef’s tables, wine tastings,
birthdays and corporate events. 800 Mayfield Road; 770-817-0161; miltonscuisine.com.
The folks at
Ray’s
Restaurants pride themselves on event spaces
and menus that add up to memorable events. Ray’s
on the River in
Sandy Springs boasts a variety of event spaces for groups ranging from 10 to 110
guests. The Riverside Garden and Grand Pavilion offer spectacular views of the
Chattahoochee River. 6700 Powers Ferry Road; 770-955-1187. Ray’s at Killer Creek in
Alpharetta caters to groups with a number of private spaces, including a
covered outdoor patio and courtyard that accommodates up to 70 guests. The
entire restaurant can also be bought out for the evening. 1700
Mansell Road; 770-649-0064. Ray’s
in the City in downtown
Atlanta offers an extensive private dining menu,
including fresh sushi, with spaces that can accommodate 16 to 75 guests.
Complete restaurant buyouts are also available. 240 Peachtree St.;
404-524-9224. Last but not least, Ray’s Rio
Bravo can make your event a festive
occasion with its signature fresh Tex-Mex cuisine and specialty margaritas. 6450
Powers Ferry Road; 770-612-2829; raysrestaurants.com.
Kevin
Gillespie's ode to Southern dining, Revival in Decatur has several private dining options
ranging from an intimate family dinner for up to 12 guests and day and evening
meeting spaces for 20-25 to corporate-style events of up to 100. Outdoor
spaces abound on the front and side porches of the home, as well as the German beer garden-inspired backyard called Communion. 129 Church
St.; 470-225-6770; j.r@redbeardrestaurants.com or revivaldecatur.com.
Seed Kitchen & Bar,
located in the Merchant’s Walk retail center in Marietta, serves up stylish yet
accessible (and affordable) modern comfort food with knowledgeable but
unpretentious service. Seed can accommodate private parties of up to 25 guests
and semi-private events for 10-25 guests. The patio, weather permitting, can
host groups of up to 30. 1311 Johnson Ferry Road; 678-214-6888;
eatatseed.com. Next
door, sister restaurant Stem
Wine Bar is available for full buyouts. 678-214-6888; stemwinebar.com. Newest sibling Drift Fish
House & Oyster Bar can
accommodate groups of up to eight at the chef’s table or in the wine room or
oyster bar, while the Shiplap room can host up to 28 guests. The covered patio
area seats up to 26, and the outdoor patio accommodates up to 50 guests. 4475
Roswell Road; 770-635-7641; driftoysterbar.com.
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